National Aerospace Science & Technology Park

The National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) is an undertaking within Aviation City Pakistan led by the Pakistan Air Force. Its primary objective is to enhance the nation's capabilities in the Aerospace Industry by establishing clusters and innovation hubs throughout the country. NASTP aims to create an ecosystem that fosters design, research, development, and innovation, including aviation, space, IT, and cyber sectors.^[1][2]

National Aerospace Science and Technology Park

Abbreviation	NASTP
Formation	4 August 2023
Founder	Pakistan Air Force
Founded at	Pakistan Air Force Nur Khan Base, Rawalpindi
Type	Aerospace Industry Cluster
Headquarters	Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Attock
Region served	Pakistan
Key people	Shehbaz Sharif (Prime Minister of Pakistan), Zaheer Ahmed Baber (Chief of the Air Staff)
Website	nastp.gov.pk

History

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Park at the Pakistan Air Force's Base Nur Khan in Rawalpindi on 4 August 2023.^[3][4]

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) established its inaugural office within the park. TAI was the first Turkish defense company to set up an office in Pakistan's inaugural technopark.^[5] Another Turkish company, Baykar, also opened its office in NASTP. ^[6]

Headquarters

NASTP established regional headquarters in key areas across Pakistan, including Rawalpindi for the Federal region, Lahore for the Punjab province, and Karachi for the South region. Additionally, the flagship Aerospace Cluster of Pakistan is situated in Kamra/Attock.^[1]

See also

• KaGeM V3
• SR-3D Radar